Technical Manual (TM 5-4930-221-14) for Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE) System December 1969 FSN 4930-087-7494
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This Technical Manual TM 5-4930-221-14 covers the Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE) System, identified under FSN 4930-087-7494, and is dated December 1969. For collectors of U.S. Army technical manuals, military fuel-handling equipment references, Cold War support-system literature, and dated government publications, this is a strong period document tied to a specialized and highly important piece of Army field-support equipment.
Because this is a -14 technical manual, it belongs to the maintenance and service side of Army documentation rather than simple operator familiarization. Manuals in this category were intended to support inspection, upkeep, adjustment, repair, and overall serviceability of the equipment covered. That gives this publication solid technical value for collectors, researchers, and restorers who want original service-era documentation.
The Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE) System
The FARE System belongs to the broader family of military fuel-handling, refueling, and field-support equipment. As identified by its nomenclature, it was designed to support forward-area refueling operations, placing it squarely in the support side of Army operations rather than in the category of conventional weapons or combat vehicles.
Equipment in this class was associated with establishing expedient refueling capability in forward operating areas where speed, mobility, and dependable fuel transfer were critical. In military service, systems like this supported tactical operations by allowing fuel to be moved and dispensed closer to the point of use rather than relying entirely on permanent or rear-area facilities.
For collectors, that makes this manual especially interesting because it documents the technical side of Cold War military support equipment rather than more commonly seen combat hardware. It also has strong crossover appeal for anyone interested in military fuel systems, logistics equipment, and U.S. Army support infrastructure. The inclusion of FSN 4930-087-7494 also adds cataloging value for collectors who prefer manuals with a specific government stock-number reference rather than only general nomenclature.
What This Manual Covers
As a maintenance-oriented technical manual, TM 5-4930-221-14 would have been intended to support the service and upkeep of the FARE System.
In practical terms, a manual like this is especially relevant for:
- nomenclature and identification
- maintenance and servicing guidance
- inspection and adjustment reference
- repair and upkeep context
- archival and restoration research
- technical reference for military fuel-handling and refueling-equipment collections
That makes it useful not only as a collectible, but also as a practical reference for anyone studying how the Army documented forward refueling and fuel-support equipment during the Cold War period.
Historical Significance
The date December 1969 places this publication in the Cold War and Vietnam-era period, when the U.S. military maintained extensive technical literature covering not only weapons and vehicles, but also the support equipment required to sustain mobile operations in the field. Manuals like this reflect a period when Army documentation extended into every part of the logistical chain, including fuel systems, servicing equipment, maintenance tools, and field-support infrastructure.
For collectors and historians, this manual is especially relevant to subjects such as:
- Cold War U.S. Army technical manuals
- military fuel-handling and refueling equipment
- forward area logistics and sustainment systems
- Army maintenance and service documentation
- dated military technical publications
Because it covers a specialized refueling system rather than a more common tactical vehicle or weapon system, it also adds variety to collections that already include standard ordnance or maintenance manuals.
About This Manual
This listing is for Technical Manual TM 5-4930-221-14 for the Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE) System, identified under FSN 4930-087-7494 and dated December 1969.
It is especially well suited for:
- U.S. Army technical manual collections
- Cold War logistics and support-equipment displays
- military fuel-system and refueling-equipment collections
- museum exhibits on Army sustainment and field-support systems
- archive and research libraries focused on U.S. military technical publications
Because manuals were working documents, surviving examples are valued not only for their content, but also for their connection to real military maintenance and support practice.
Why This Manual Matters
Many military manuals focus on the primary weapon, vehicle, or combat platform. This one documents the support side of military readiness, specifically a forward refueling system used to keep field operations supplied and moving. That makes it especially useful for collectors who want to preserve the broader technical and logistical picture of Army operations rather than only front-line hardware.
For collectors, it is a solid stand-alone Cold War technical manual with a specialized subject focus. For researchers, it offers a useful reference point for Army fuel-support equipment and forward refueling documentation. For museums, it helps explain the behind-the-scenes systems that supported sustainment, mobility, and operational readiness in the field.
Ideal For
This manual is a strong fit for:
- U.S. Army technical manual collections
- Cold War logistics and support-equipment displays
- military fuel-system and refueling-equipment collections
- museum and archival reference libraries
- collectors of military paperwork and dated technical publications
Approx length 11", Approx width 8", Approx height .2", Approx weight 1lbs.
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